S2 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S2 4QU

S2 4QU, Sheffield has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This S2 4QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S2 postcode area, which has experienced 593 crimes and a crime rate of 12.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S2 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S2 4QU, encompassing approximately 6506 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S2 4QU area, explore the S2 4QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

S2 4QU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bishop Street with total crimes: 9
  • South Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Mount Street with total crimes: 7

S2 4QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.6813.89%
Anti-social behaviour106.30-41.18%
Other theft91.54-30.77%
Public order81.38-11.11%
Drugs81.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23200.00%
Vehicle crime50.9225.00%
Burglary50.77-16.67%
Shoplifting40.77-42.86%
Robbery30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons20.46-60.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.21-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.53-5.56%
Other theft132.610.00%
Public order92.00-55.00%
Shoplifting71.3840.00%
Burglary61.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.920.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-42.86%
Drugs40.61-73.33%
Other crime30.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-66.67%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5023.5266.67%
Public order207.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour183.0780.00%
Drugs152.77-21.05%
Other theft132.3144.44%
Burglary82.00166.67%
Vehicle crime71.2316.67%
Bicycle theft61.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.920.00%
Shoplifting50.92-44.44%
Other crime30.770.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.37-21.05%
Drugs194.61216.67%
Public order122.92-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour101.84-23.08%
Other theft91.5450.00%
Shoplifting91.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.9250.00%
Bicycle theft30.92200.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Burglary30.46-25.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.0622.58%
Public order135.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.00-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson102.00100.00%
Shoplifting71.54-36.36%
Other theft61.080.00%
Drugs60.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.92100.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Other crime30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Robbery20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.5210.71%
Anti-social behaviour234.7691.67%
Public order133.53-23.53%
Shoplifting112.00-21.43%
Drugs101.69233.33%
Other theft61.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-37.50%
Robbery40.7733.33%
Burglary40.61-33.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.06-12.50%
Public order174.3088.89%
Shoplifting142.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.15-29.41%
Other theft91.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.38100.00%
Vehicle crime81.23-11.11%
Burglary61.2320.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.31-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.06-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour174.9241.67%
Shoplifting102.61100.00%
Vehicle crime91.54125.00%
Public order91.38-10.00%
Burglary51.3866.67%
Theft from the person50.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-60.00%
Other theft30.61-72.73%
Drugs20.46-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.1430.77%
Anti-social behaviour125.23-14.29%
Other theft111.84175.00%
Public order101.69-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson101.5466.67%
Drugs71.54133.33%
Shoplifting51.08-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.7733.33%
Burglary30.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.99-16.13%
Public order184.0020.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.77-22.22%
Burglary92.15200.00%
Shoplifting71.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.08-25.00%
Other theft40.92-66.67%
Drugs30.61-80.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-62.50%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.76-25.00%
Public order152.777.14%
Drugs152.31400.00%
Other theft122.3120.00%
Vehicle crime81.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.23-46.67%
Shoplifting71.23-30.00%
Possession of weapons41.0833.33%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Robbery20.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.90-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour244.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.6936.36%
Public order142.31-6.67%
Vehicle crime102.1542.86%
Other theft101.54-16.67%
Shoplifting101.5442.86%
Robbery61.54500.00%
Burglary40.92-55.56%
Other crime40.61300.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Drugs30.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.440.00%
Public order156.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.310.00%
Other theft121.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.840.00%
Drugs91.690.00%
Burglary91.380.00%
Shoplifting71.380.00%
Vehicle crime71.080.00%
Theft from the person41.080.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202418
June 202410
May 202413
April 202423
March 202412
February 202417
January 202412
December 202314
November 202318
October 202324
September 202312

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202420
June 202412
May 202413
April 202413
March 202417
February 20249
January 202410
December 202318
November 202315
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202413
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 202450
June 202430
May 202438
April 202431
March 202428
February 202432
January 202434
December 202326
November 202331
October 202331
September 202342

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202415
June 202419
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 202315
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 202414
February 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
September 20234

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S2 4QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bishop Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. South Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Mount Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hobart Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Mary'S Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Clough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Grosvenor Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mount Pleasant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sitwell Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Barnabas Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Salmon Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 14. St Mary'S Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hereford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Bramall Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Randall Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bramall Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Club Garden Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Club Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Boston Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ascot Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Countess Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Margaret Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Midland Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Cherry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Unstone Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Hill Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Bennett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1